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land degradation

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Refers to the many processes that drive the decline or loss in biodiversity, ecosystem functions or their benefits to people and includes the degradation of all terrestrial ecosystems.

Americas assessment, Sustainable use assessment, Africa assessment, Global assessment (1st work programme) See ‘Habitat degradation’ (IPBES, 2019).

Refers to the many processes that drive the decline or loss in biodiversity, ecosystem functions or services and includes the degradation of all terrestrial ecosystems.

Asia-Pacific assessment, Land degradation and restoration assessment, Europe and Central Asia assessment, Global assessment (1st work programme)